NHS has ‘long way to go in overcoming prejudices’ faced by nurses
Women from black and minority ethnic (BME) backgrounds working in registered nursing and midwifery roles in the NHS are facing ‘especially high’ rates of discrimination and bullying from their colleagues, new data has shown. NHS England’s latest annual report into race equality across the health service about career progression or promotion, as well as discrimination... Read moreThe post NHS has ‘long way to go in overcoming prejudices’ faced by nurses appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - March 19, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
AANA Issues Considerations for GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use Before Surgery
TUESDAY, March 19, 2024 -- Considerations for anesthesia care in relation to use of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists before surgery are addressed in a report published March 11 by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 19, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Financial incentives not enough to retain nurses, critics say
While monetary incentives will soon be available to nurses interested in working in B.C's remote and rural communities, some say more supports are needed to help bridge staffing gaps in the province's health-care system. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - March 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada/British Columbia Source Type: news
Hospice nurse candidly reveals the 'scary things' that happen to your body when you're dying: 'Death is messy'
Julie McFadden, 41, has revealed the scary things that may happen to your body when you're about to die as she detailed the various items you should keep on hand if your loved one is about to pass. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The PACSman Pontificates: Dog tired after HIMSS 2024
Michael J. Cannavo.Lying in bed the night after my visit to the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) 2024 meeting in Orlando with my legs moving like Elvis in concert and my kidneys on overdrive from all the water I drank trying to stay hydrated, I heard the music from the movie Chariots of Fire running through my head.
I looked it up this morning and understood why. “This is the story of two men who run ... not to run ... but to prove something to the world. They will sacrifice anything to achieve their goals.” That pretty much summarizes how I felt after a full day walking the exhibit hall ...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - March 19, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Michael J. Cannavo Tags: Enterprise Imaging Artificial Intelligence Source Type: news
NCC Celebrates Certified Nurses Everywhere! Happy Certified Nurses Day - March 19, 2024
The last few years have shown us the continued importance of nurses and other health care professionals. Whether at a hospital, clinic, home, long-term care facility, or patient transport, we depend on knowledgeable, skilled, and compassionate professionals. Nurses are committed to giving... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - March 19, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: AWD Source Type: news
Biden Administration Finalizes Chrysotile Asbestos Ban
Joining 50 other countries that have already banned asbestos, the United States is now banning chrysotile asbestos. The Biden administration has officially finalized the ban that follows decades of calls from survivors of asbestos-related diseases, medical professionals, veterans and first responders.
Chrysotile asbestos, also known as white asbestos, continues to be imported into the U.S., particularly for use in the chloralkali industry. Anticipating a ban, imports of asbestos rose dramatically in 2022 from 100 metric tons in all of 2021 to 114 metric tons in just the first 3 months of 2022, according to the U.S. Inte...
Source: Asbestos and Mesothelioma News - March 18, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Travis Rodgers Tags: Asbestos (general) Asbestos Exposure Companies Legal Support/Support Groups/Organizations Source Type: news
Number of nursing associates in GP practices up 55% in a year
The number of nurses working in general practice and primary care networks (PCNs) in England increased by just 4.5% in 2023, while the number nursing associates soared by 55.5%, latest data has shown. The statistics from the latest Primary Care Workforce Quarterly Update showed a total of 17,615 full-time equivalent (FTE) nurses working in general... Read moreThe post Number of nursing associates in GP practices up 55% in a year appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - March 18, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Nurse Blake Extends Shock Advised Comedy Tour
Blake Lynch, the professional nurse who turned a healthcare occupation into a viral hustle as an influencer and stand-up comedian under his alter ego Nurse Blake, is extending his Shock Advised Comedy Tour with an additional 45 dates in the United States. The news comes on the heels of a North…#blakelynch #nurseblake #advisedcomedytour #newzealand #mashantucket #connecticut #florida #lynch #georgia #northcarolina (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Europe sees ‘troubling rise’ in STIs including gonorrhoea
European health officials have reported a ‘troubling surge’ in sexually transmitted infections (STI), with gonorrhoea cases rising by almost half. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) said there had also been a significant increase in cases of syphilis and chlamydia. A report reviewing STI infections in Europe in 2022 found that the number... Read moreThe post Europe sees ‘troubling rise’ in STIs including gonorrhoea appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - March 18, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Clinical Latest news Sexual health Source Type: news
The Neuman Systems model: a framework for aggression and violence prevention - Malpass AG, Carroll K.
Aggression and violence influence nurse-client relationships and the quality of care provided, and just as important, they also influence the nurses' physical and emotional well-being. The Neuman systems model is utilized to define and understand factors t... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Occupational Issues Source Type: news
Dare to ask! A model for teaching nursing students about identifying and responding to violence against women and domestic violence - Okenwa Emegwa L, Paillard-Borg S, Wallin Lundell I, St ålberg A, Åling M, Ahlenius G, Eriksson H.
The role of nurses in identifying and responding to family violence and violence against women has long been established. However, nurses' readiness to fully assume this role remains low due to various barriers and the sensitive nature of the subject. As p... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Gun violence: a public health issue - Gelinas L.
Nurses have a key role to play.
In this issue's article, author Corrine Dixon notes the following startling statistics:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently named firearm injury as the number one killer of children ages 1 through... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Commentary Source Type: news
Healthcare's role in reducing gun violence - Dixon C.
Focus neutral discussions on safety and education.
Takeaways:
- Gun injury has moved to the number one spot on the CDC's list for causes of death in children between ages 1 and 19 years.
- Nurses and providers can make a difference in reducing fi... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Commentary Source Type: news
Mental health nursing student's perception of clinical simulation about patients at risk of suicide: a qualitative study - Pozo-Herce PD, Tovar-Reinoso A, Mart ínez-Sabater A, Chover-Sierra E, Pacheco-Tabuenca T, Carrasco-Yubero J, Sánchez-González JL, González-Fernández S, Santolalla-Arnedo I, Sufrate-Sorzano T, Juárez-Vela R, Blas EGC.
Suicide is a serious public health problem, with a global mortality rate of 1.4% of all deaths worldwide and the leading cause of unnatural death in Spain. Clinical simulation has proven to be a beneficial tool in training nursing students. Such experience... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Young Adults Source Type: news
